Parents
In this section you will find general information for parents providing details which are relevant to the running of the school. You will also be able to access school term dates, menus and information regarding Lonsdale.
You will find the latest news, events and school newsletters on our ‘News and Events’ page. If you wish to look at the curriculum or specific learning to your child, then please see the ‘Our Learning’ page.
School trip consent and payment is online through the Arbor Parent Portal app. Dinner money is also paid through this safe and efficient method. If you require any additional help, please contact the school office who will gladly help you.
If your child is in receipt of Home to School transport through Hertfordshire County Council, we have attached an information leaflet below for your reference.
A Guide to Transport to and from Lonsdale School - Post-Sixteen
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Parents will need to apply for transport to and from school for 12 and 13.
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You will be contacted by Hertfordshire County Council in the summer term of year 11 and 12, prompting you to apply.
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The needs of the child are considered within the application.
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Transport costs are means tested by household income.
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Distance to travel is also considered within the application.
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Low income families may not be asked to make a contribution; this is assessed on the individual household income.
Hertfordshire Transport Policy:
https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/doc/sch/adm/transport/home-to-school-transport-policy-2025-2026.pdf
A comprehensive guide to this process can be found on the Hertfordshire SEND 0-25 Local Offer Website:
If you would like support with your application for post-sixteen transport, please contact Mrs North: snorth@lonsdale.herts.sch.uk